Five common Y chromosome microdeletions:

• AZFa
• AZFb
• AZFc
• AZFbc
• AZFabc

• Aids in determining the cause of azoospermia or oligospermia
• Helps predict effectiveness of assisted reproductive technologies in men with Y chromosome microdeletions

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Immediatley following collection, mix sample by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Submit tube unspun

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Molecular Medicare Billing Request

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.

Refrigerated (preferred) – 1 month

Ambient – 1 week

Frozen - NO

Polymerase Chain Reaction/Electrophoresis

See report

Y chromosome microdeletions are typically characterized by azoospermia, severe to moderate oligospermia, or abnormal sperm morphology/motility in men with a normal physical evaluation. Assisted reproductive techniques are contraindicated for men carrying AZFa, AZFb, AZFbc or AZFabc microdeletions, which are classically associated with spermatogenic failure.

Medical necessity

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.

Molecular Medicare Billing Request